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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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